Dimplex contempra ef KDS6401E, Parts & Service Manual

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KDS6401E CONTEMPRA  

If the stove was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light 
bulbs and heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin. 

Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the 
risk of electric shock or damage to persons. 
 

TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD 

 
1.  Remove the stove pipe kit (if equipped). 
 
2.  Remove the four screws from the rear panel and remove.  

3.  Locate the flame motor and flame rod assembly, remove the motor 

mounting screws with a short handled screw driver. 

4.   Locate and remove the wiring connections and remove the flame rod and 

flame motor assembly. 

NOTE:

 When removing the flame motor some damage may occur to the 

flame rod.  If flame rod is damaged replace to insure proper operation. 

5.  To remove the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the spring on the 

motor shaft and pull while rotating in the opposite direction of the spring 
winding. 

6.  To replace the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the flame rod spring 

and push onto the flame motor shaft while rotating in the opposite 
direction of the spring winding. 

7.  Properly orientate the flame motor and connect all of the wiring clips 

connections in their original locations.